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The Ultimate D&D 5E Monk Class Guide (2023)

Monks are devout followers of law and order. They seek physical perfection through rigorous study and discipline. They unite mind, body, and soul to attaint heir most perfect self. Monks carry few possessions, and given their natural abilities, they need few tools to accomplish their goals. Follow this guide to discover how to best optimize the skills, weapons, features, and abilities for a D&D 5e Monk class character build. While the options presented here may be the optimal build for a monk (in my opinion), the beauty of D&D character creation is that the only limit is your imagination [...]

By |2022-12-17T19:55:02+00:00April 26th, 2023|Class Guide, D&D, Player Guide|1 Comment

What Does DC Mean In D&D?

One thing that a lot of new D&D players struggle with is the wide range of specialized terminology and abbreviations that experienced players and DMs like to use in the midst of a campaign. If you've never played D&D it can be really difficult to know all of the different pieces of terminology and how they fit together. So let's set the scene. You're playing a new campaign and you're having a good time, but a situation arises where you have to make a skill check. Perhaps you're trying to pick a lock, and your DM needs you to 'roll dexterity.' [...]

By |2022-05-06T11:21:49+00:00April 25th, 2023|D&D, Player Guide|Comments Off on What Does DC Mean In D&D?

How To Calculate Saving Throws (D&D 5th Edition)

Saving throws! These are some of the defining moments within a game of Dungeons and Dragons. These are the moments where your character can do something incredible, perhaps save themselves or another, squeeze past by the skin of their teeth! No matter your playstyle or that of your party, you’re likely to run into situations where you’ll have to make one. Saving throws are, however, a more unique kind of check that only appear in very specific situations. Because of this, if you’re new to 5e D&D you might not be so used to rolling for them and you might [...]

By |2022-06-20T13:15:32+00:00April 25th, 2023|D&D, Player Guide|Comments Off on How To Calculate Saving Throws (D&D 5th Edition)

The Ultimate D&D 5E Barbarian Class Guide (2023)

The Barbarian is a wrecking ball that destroys anything it’s aimed at. Your main duty in an adventuring party is to smash things, and to have fun while doing it. You’re going to let all your inhibitions out, and use the brute force solution for every problem that presents itself to you. Only by embracing the chaos that comes with a good vent session with a great axe will you master your Primal Path and become the true force of fury and destruction you were born to be. Follow this guide to discover how to best optimize the skills, weapons, [...]

By |2022-12-17T19:54:33+00:00April 25th, 2023|Class Guide, D&D, Player Guide|Comments Off on The Ultimate D&D 5E Barbarian Class Guide (2023)

Does Proficiency Add To Damage?

For Dungeons & Dragons beginners, there are certain elements of the game that can be a little harder than others to grasp. Proficiency may well be one of these elements, due to the sheer amount of what goes into the nature of proficiency and how it affects various aspects of your in-game character as well as weapons, armor, etc. We are going to be looking a little closer at proficiency in D&D as well as discerning whether it is able to add to the damage that your character inflicts. Let's get started. What Is Proficiency In D&D? Proficiency is [...]

By |2022-04-12T14:17:58+00:00April 24th, 2023|D&D, Player Guide|Comments Off on Does Proficiency Add To Damage?

The Ultimate D&D 5E Bard Class Guide (2023)

Bards are one of, if not the most, versatile class in the game, filling in as a melee, ranged, support, or caster depending on their build. Bards are a “Jack-of-all-trades” class that has the potential to do all things, though not nearly as well as a more specialized character. Follow this guide to discover how to best optimize the skills, weapons, features, and abilities for a D&D 5e Bard class character build. While the options presented here may be the optimal build for a bard (in my opinion), the beauty of D&D character creation is that the only limit [...]

By |2022-12-17T19:55:34+00:00April 23rd, 2023|Class Guide, D&D, Player Guide|Comments Off on The Ultimate D&D 5E Bard Class Guide (2023)

How To Write A D&D One-Shot

A large number of dungeon masters are intimately aware of the problems that come with creating a one-shot adventure for their players. The features that make roleplaying experiences effective (immersive settings, memorable characters, and compelling player motivations) will not be developed over the course one session, in contrast to a lengthy campaign. If you want to keep players engaged over a single story and game session, you must be efficient with your time, both during preparation and while at the gaming table. Effective planning and execution begin with identifying and addressing the critical components of the experience as soon as they [...]

By |2022-04-21T13:42:28+00:00April 22nd, 2023|D&D, Player Guide|Comments Off on How To Write A D&D One-Shot

How to Find a D&D Group

So you've decided you want to start playing Dungeons and Dragons, have gathered all your dice and supplies and have created your very own character. Now all you need is to find some people to play D&D with you. This article will answer your burning questions about how to find (or start) a Dungeons and Dragons play group. How many players do you need? Where can you find players? Who are the right people to ask to play with you? Your options are actually more numerous than you may first assume. Given the increasing popularity of Dungeons and Dragons [...]

By |2022-04-23T14:31:35+00:00April 22nd, 2023|D&D, DM Guide, Misc D&D, Player Guide|Comments Off on How to Find a D&D Group

How to Play D&D Online

With the popularity of Dungeons and Dragons on the rise, a lot of people have been looking to join a group and get into a game. While it is a great activity to play with your friends, not everyone has the luxury to meet up in person to play. Or perhaps, there isn’t anyone around you that is interested in Dungeons and Dragons. Luckily, there are plenty of online resources that lend themselves to playing D&D online. If you are just starting out playing D&D online, don’t worry about buying all the books, dice, and accessories. There are plenty [...]

By |2022-04-23T14:25:16+00:00April 22nd, 2023|D&D, DM Guide, Player Guide|Comments Off on How to Play D&D Online

The Ultimate D&D 5E Rogue Class Guide (2023)

Rogues are the unseen hand, the masked face, and the subtle knife. They excel at deceit, stealth, and backstabbing. Rogue is a fun class to play, which affords you several important party roles. You are the investigator, trap springer, recon specialist, sniper, and tag-team attacker. With the skills and reliable talent features, Rogues can muddle their way through almost any skill challenge. Follow this guide to discover how to best optimize the skills, weapons, features, and abilities for a D&D 5e Rogue class character build. While the options presented here may be the optimal build for a rogue (in my [...]

By |2022-12-17T19:54:38+00:00April 22nd, 2023|Class Guide, D&D, Player Guide|Comments Off on The Ultimate D&D 5E Rogue Class Guide (2023)
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